June 6, 2006 (6/6/6)For many of you this would be a good day to start that New Exercise Program. And, after a tiring workout, what could be better than a little needle work? Sigh. Ours might just be the first generation to bore the ol’ devil. Then again, what a spoiler this is, perhaps we should just check it off as another day. SIXSIXSIX UPDATE: Know your enemy! Read more

I recently took my occasional detour into the world of the World. I bought a book by Steve Berry — who’d done such a cool job with The Romanov Prophecy — entitled The Third Secret. I know, I know. I KNOW! Okay? Really … I know. But, I bought it. I tried to read it. The presentation of matters theological was poorly done, totally illogical. But, I’d paid for the book, I was going to read it. Y’all, I got... Read more

The priest had prepared a wonder-filled lecture on Iconography for the growing Adult Ed Class. He’d done his research – looking through books, magazines, and the internet. His goal was to not only teach how icons were painted (or written) but also their history, including a brief synopsis of the Iconoclastic controversy of the 8th century, etc. He’d made charts, graphs & timelines. Most of the participants in the class were Converts – who eat this sort of thing up... Read more

Much is made these days when Catholics and Orthodox agree or even play nice. Some may ask: What happened to the unity of the Church? Was it ever united? There are currently over 2,600 Christian groups in North America — all claiming, in one way or another, to be “the Church.” So, instead of studying the “Church of What’s Happening Now,” we must look back to the “Church of What Actually Happened” for clues, answers, the truth. The Church originated... Read more

Quite possibly the wittiest thing you’ll read today …H E R E. Save, maybe, this: My wife heard someone say that a co-worker had gone to see The Da Vinci Code and is now totally confused about Jesus marrying Mona Lisa. Read more

I asked God for strength that I might achieve,I was made weak that I might learn to humbly obey.I asked for health that I might do greater things,I was given infirmity that I might do better things.I asked for riches that I might be happy,I was given poverty that I might be wise.I asked for power that I might have the praise of men,I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.I asked for all things that... Read more

Is ours the first (only) age when actively promoting the End of Time is in vogue? One would think that in ages past there may have been a mix of fear, superstition, and prayerful struggle to offset such nonsense. Not now. I remember when the original 70’s series of Omen books, then movies, came out. I devoured them. It did me absolutely, positively, No. Good. Get ready. Sensitivity to 666 has increased in recent years, possibly because of the 1976... Read more

I said a hip hopthe hippie the hippieto the hip hip hop, and you don’t stop rockin’ to the bang bang boogie, say up jumped the boogieto the rhythm of the boogie, the beat now what you hear is not a test — I’m rappin to the beatand me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feetsee I am Wonder Mike and I’d like to say helloto the black, to the white, the red, and the... Read more

When the day of the Jewish Pentecost drew near, the disciples of Christ, returned from Galilee to Jerusalem. On the fortieth day after the resurrection of Jesus Christ they were all together in one house. Jesus Christ appeared to them and spoke with them saying, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning... Read more

I have cleaned up my interview with Richard Petranek so that it is now a stand-alone piece. Again, those wishing to learn more about the structure, style, and history of the Western Rite Vicariate of the Antiochian Archdiocese can visit their website. You may also visit these sites: general info, kalendar, and directory. Also, for a ton of good answers to tough questions, go HERE. Read more